AP NYC RESTAURANT INSPECTION A FILE USA NY

FILE – In this July 28, 2010, file photo, New York City Health Commissioner Thomas Farley post the health department’s first “A” grade award for sanitary conditions on the window of Spark’s Deli in Long Island City, N.Y. Fulfilling a campaign promise made by Mayor Bill de Blasio when he was running for office, the New York City letter-grade restaurant system has been revamped by the City Council with an eye toward easing the burden of fines on restaurant owners. The changes will maintain the grading system implemented by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg but are designed to add consistency to fines given out during inspections. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File) ORG XMIT: NYR102